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Notes:
Bench felt heavy today. Still hit my goal though. Was outside working all afternoon yesterday (in the now 100 degree heat)and the last day or 2 my diet has been kind of out of wack, both things that could have contributed to the weight feeling so heavy.

I've officially replaced the dips with DB bench. I really like dips. My shoulder on the other hand really doesn't like them. I will not be performing them again anytime in the foreseeable future.

Kept the weight the same on the Kroc Rows, wanted more reps. Squeezed out 1 more. Don't know if I'll keep on trying to grind out more reps or kick up the weight.

Cable pushdowns felt great. Really focused on feeling the triceps. Got a nice pump.
Same with the curls.

Did a few sets of rotator work on the cable machine. And threw in some face pulls. My shoulder is still having issues, and I'm hoping the addition of these movements along with the other 2 rotator exercises I'm doing on OHP day will help along the rehabilitation process.

__________________ Zdravko Veselin Gaeta

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I have been somewhat lucky during my lifting years that no lift has really ever caused me any issues. It seems that shoulder issues and injuries are the most common and also the one to avoid, so great call on the dips. DB Bench is also a great lift of course. Any thoughts on doing them incline?

I had no problems with dips when i was 60lbs lighter! Thanks BtB. Hope you have enjoyed your day.

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Originally Posted by Squatter

I have been somewhat lucky during my lifting years that no lift has really ever caused me any issues. It seems that shoulder issues and injuries are the most common and also the one to avoid, so great call on the dips. DB Bench is also a great lift of course. Any thoughts on doing them incline?

I think you are right. Shoulder issues do tend to be somewhat common among lifters.
I'm already doing incline barbell on my OHP day, so I decided it would be best to keep the db bench flat.

__________________ Zdravko Veselin Gaeta

I am not a powerlifter nor am I a bodybuilder. I just want to be big and strong.

Quote:

[Today 05:50 PM] BendtheBar: Write that quote down
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